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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.84, 887.64 and 159.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.84, 887.64 and 159.02 is: 238.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.84 : 887.64 = 159.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.84/887.64 = 159.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.84x = 887.64 × 159.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.84x = 141,152.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,152.51/591.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.50

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